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Bluetooth, n. Computing and Telecomm.
Brit. |ˈbluːtuːθ|, U.S. |ˈbluˌtuθ|
[‹ Bluetooth (Danish Blåtand), byname of Harald I of Denmark (c 910–c 985), who is credited with unifying the country during his reign (c 940–c 985), with allusion to the way in which this technology unites those of telecommunications and computing.]
A proprietary name for: a short-range radio technology that makes it possible for various computing and telecommunications devices and peripherals, esp. portable ones, to communicate with each other and with the Internet without the need for cables. Freq. attrib.
1998InfoWorld 18 May 8/3 Despite the list of advocates, Bluetooth will still have to pass muster. 1998Ericsson Rev. 75 112/2 Portable devices that contain Bluetooth radios would enable them to leave cables and connectors at home... Before the air interface for Bluetooth could be designed..certain requirements had to be settled. 1999Guardian 11 Nov. (Online Suppl.) 2/5 Up to eight Bluetooth devices can be connected in a piconet, with one master and seven slaves. 2002Sound & Vision May 93/2 Holiday Inn..is introducing a ‘smart key’ based on Bluetooth wireless technology that lets you use your room key as a debit card. |